valpak launches 2009 awards

March 2009

Valpak, the UK's leading provider of producer responsibility and recycling solutions, will be hosting its 8th annual awards ceremony on 24th September. The Valpak Awards 2009 have been designed to acknowledge excellence and innovation within the field of recycling and waste management, and new award categories have been introduced this year to recognise forward thinking in the area of carbon reduction, education and resource management.

Entry is open to a number of organisations and individuals from: retailers, reprocessors and Local Authorities to young innovators under the age of 18.

This year's ceremony will be held at Shakespeare's Globe, London. The evening will commence with a champagne reception, followed by a three course dinner.

Before the Awards ceremony takes place, guests will be entertained by our after dinner speaker, the scientist, television and radio presenter Professor Heinz Woolf, who is best known for his television and radio work, including the TV series 'The Great Egg Race'.

Steve Gough, Valpak CEO, commented:
"In these tough times we feel that it's especially important to recognise and reward efforts in respect to the environment. In addition, we hope that organisations and individuals can showcase their abilities through the winning of a Valpak award."

He added:
"I very much look forward to receiving this year's entries and commending people for their forward thinking initiatives."

Confirmed sponsors to date are British Polythene Industries, Coca-Cola Enterprises, recycle-more.co.uk, Hammonds and The Manufacturer.

Details on how to enter or book a table at this event can be found on the Valpak website www.valpak.co.uk

If you wish to find out more about the Valpak Awards 2009, or for information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ellie Williams at ellie.williams@valpak.co.uk